Harman N.
HELOC appraisal: how does it compare to FMV?
Hi all,I'm currently living in a duplex that I'm rehabbing, and hoping to use the increase in equity to fund more REI (see my intro post here). How conservative have you found the HELOC appraisal compared to your esti...
Marco Trimborn
Comparing similar properties in different location/insurance cost
Hi,
I own several properties in Charlotte and Indianapolis. I use the same carrier to insure them in both locations, however, the insurance in Charlotte seems to be vastly cheaper than the ones in Indianapolis, even ...
James Otto
Making offers, low offers compared to asking price?
I'm looking at buying a building that is listed for 870,000 But I feel its inflated based on potential. I value the property at 570000,(10%) cap. Its it even worth making such a low offer since the owners are asking 3...
Kyle Allen
Multifamily Unit for Sale - Offer/Financing/Comparables - Help?
Good morning everyone! I have posted a few topics on here concerning my current project and have enjoyed the great responses. I'm looking at moving up the ladder so to speak on my next deal and need some advice if i...
Ralph Noyes
Comparing Strategies: Cash Flow vs Equity/Loan Paydown
So, first time real estate investor in St Louis here. Wife and I met with an agent last night and he threw out 2 interesting ways of dealing with financing when house hacking small multi family's:1) Do a 10 year mortg...
Gil Happy
Looking For Online Mortgage Calculator To Compare Costs
Hello,I am looking for a specific type of online mortgage calculator - I am looking for one that can compare the costs between 2 different mortgages. To explain, I have been provided numbers on a 30 year fixed mortga...
Phil Carpenter
How to compare returns + make critical investment choices
Team - I could use your help! I'm evaluating a number of different real-estate investment decisions and am trying to figure out what is the best indicator of returns that I should use to make "apples to apples" compar...
Steve L.
Appraiser Using the Subject Property as a Comparable
Do any appraisers know if you can use the subject as a comparable? My father-in-law is refinancing a property he purchased in April. The appraiser used his purchase and purchase price as the number one comp. I have...
Matt Lowery
How Is My Insurance Policy Compared To Yours?
My local independent agent has carried my policies for 4+ years on these properties. How do these rates compare, should I shop around before renewing?Property A: Just cash out refinanced this bungalow last spring. App...
George B.
Newbie comparing 3 properties: which would you pick?
Hello all,
Newbie here, been reading the forums/articles for a while, looking for some guidance. I am trying to buy my first property as an owner occupant. Considering a buy and hold strategy for a multifami...